Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir

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Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir
Silver Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir
TypeMedal
Awarded for"merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and Independent State of Croatia"
Presented byIndependent State of Croatia
EligibilityCivilians and Military Personnel
StatusDiscontinued
Established27 December 1941
Total recipientsKurt Waldheim
Tomislav II
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir

The Croatian Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir, also known as Kolajna krune Kralja Zvonimira, is a decoration for military and civil achievements that benefit the Croatian people and The Independent State of Croatia. The medal was created by Croatian sculptor Ivo Kerdić and has three grades: silver, bronze, and iron. It is named after King Demetrius Zvonimir of Croatia, who ruled during the 11th century and was known for being loyal to the Pope. The medal has two issues: Civil and Military. The Civil Issue has a white ribbon with red edges, while the Military Issue has a red ribbon with white edges. Decorations with oak leaves on the obverse signify acts of gallantry in action. The medal was awarded until May 1945, and was given to several Germans as well as Croatian nationals fighting on the Russian Front and in the Balkan Theatre.

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  • Hrvatska odlikovanja (mr. sc. Stjepan Adanić, general-bojnik Krešimir Kašpar, prof. Boris Prister, prof. Ivan Ružić)

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